Tag: Ousmane Diomande

Ivory Coast's defender #2 Ousmane Diomande reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 13, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal emerge as frontrunners for Diomande’s signature

Arsenal's interest in Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande continues to grow. Are the Gunners close to securing the talented youngster?
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Arsenal now leading race for in-demand 20yo star

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP, with the Portuguese club expected to sell in the summer.
FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 19: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP before the start of the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and KRC Genk at Estadio Algarve on July 19, 2023 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Arsenal challenging Chelsea for €80m 20yo

Arsenal are interested in defender Ousmane Diomande, but face competition from Chelsea and Juventus. Get the latest on this potential transfer saga.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal scout prolific 36-goal striker again as he assists another

Arsenal send an official to scout Sporting Lisbon's Ousmane Diomande and Viktor Gyokeres in a crucial cup tie. Both players impressed, with Gyokeres assisting a goal. Will Arsenal invest big to bring them to London this summer? Read the full story.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Arsenal willing to offer £52m for 20yo defender

Arsenal are reportedly willing to offer €60m for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande this summer, but claims of contact between the parties have been played down.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt at Red Bull Arena on January 13, 2024. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s missed Mbappé opportunity

Arsenal's transfer plans take a turn! With Mbappé's move likely, Biereth's loan future uncertain & €100m+ targets in Portugal, will the Gunners spend big or focus on Biereth's return?
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Big Arsenal spends, uncertain returns, and departures on the horizon: Transfer roundup

Arsenal's transfer plans in flux! Missed Mbappé domino effect & Biereth loan uncertainty. Will €100m+ Lisbon stars join? Ramsdale's future shaky. Get all the latest Arsenal transfer news & rumours!
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Arsenal watch AFCON star with €80m release clause

Arsenal are watching Ousmane Diomande closely as he plays at the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast, according to a report.
FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 19: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP before the start of the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and KRC Genk at Estadio Algarve on July 19, 2023 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Arsenal hold meeting with Diomande’s family in pursuit of Sporting star

Arsenal step up their pursuit of Sporting's Ousmane Diomande, holding a family meeting and scouting him at AFCON, amidst interest from Newcastle United.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Arsenal to intensify scouting of Diomande at AFCON

Arsenal scouts are set to watch Sporting's Ousmane Diomande at the Africa Cup of Nations, signalling the club's interest in potentially signing the 20-year-old defender.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Chelsea make contact to try and sign Arsenal target

Chelsea have made contact with Sporting CP over Arsenal-linked defender Ousmane Diomande, according to a report.
Charlie Patino playing for Swansea City (Photo via Patino on Instagram)

Arsenal target 2 Sporting players, Juventus eye Patino

Arsenal show interest in Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres and Ousmane Diomande, and faces Juventus' pursuit of loanee Charlie Patino.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Arsenal very interested in 20yo with €80m clause

Arsenal are very interested in Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, according to reports from Portugal.
Juventus' Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2nd round group H football match between SL Benfica and Juventus FC, at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on October 25, 2022. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal turn to 3 former targets

Arsenal keeps a watchful eye on talent across Europe, notably targeting Sacha Boey, Dušan Vlahović, and Ousmane Diomande. The club is focused on long-term competitiveness.
Sporting's Ivorian defender Ousmane Diomande celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Portuguese league football match between Sporting CP and SL Benfica at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on May 21, 2023. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA / AFP) (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

Brexit stopped €35m Arsenal transfer

Brexit complications stopped Arsenal from signing defender Ousmane Diomande, who now plays for Sporting, according to Ove Pedersen, sporting vice-director at Midtjylland.
FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 19: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP before the start of the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and KRC Genk at Estadio Algarve on July 19, 2023 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Arsenal bid €35m for 19yo with €80m release clause

With Arsenal showing genuine interest in Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP, the gap between the offered amount and the release clause highlights the challenges Arsenal may face in securing the player.
FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 19: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP before the start of the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and KRC Genk at Estadio Algarve on July 19, 2023 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

€80m release clause means Arsenal move makes no sense

Arsenal's interest in Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande stirs the market, with a tempting offer expected despite recent transfer developments.
IKAST, DENMARK: Araújo Henrique Pereira of SL Benfica is challenged by Diomande Ousmane of FC Midtjylland during the UEFA Youth League Round Of Sixteen match between FC Midtjylland and SL Benfica at Ikast Stadion on March 02, 2022. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Deal off: Journalist confirms Arsenal now looking at other targets

Arsenal are no longer pursuing a move for 19-year-old centre-back Ousmane Diomande of FC Midtjylland, according to a report.